Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 206

"Stop trying to scare me!"

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After Bob yelled this sentence, his eyes showed fear, and before I could respond, he ran away!

"Alright, Jane, I have something to attend to right now, I'll get back to you later."

I hung up on Jane's call and turned to Bradley, who seemed invisible as always. "Did you just going to stand by and watch your father treat your mother like this?"

Bradley shrugged. "I don't have his strength, and he doesn't listen to me."

I was furious beyond words, unsure of what to say.

But Aunt Laura endured the pain and spoke up, "Bradley, wait outside for a moment. I need to talk to your cousin."

"Okay."

After Bradley left, I pulled up a chair and sat by the bedside. "Are your injuries taken care of properly? Is there anything left untreated?"

"No. These wounds just look severe. The doctors and security stopped your uncle before it got too

serious."

Aunt Laura shook her head, looking weaker than the last time I saw her. Tears silently streamed down her face. "I wanted to divorce him, but he won't agree..."

I sighed. "Don't worry, I'll figure something out."

Bob wasn't like Ryan. Getting a divorce from him shouldn't be that complicated. But first, I needed to ensure Aunt Laura's safety, at least to prevent her from being hurt again.

Aunt Laura seemed apologetic, holding my hand. "Okay... Charlotte, I've caused you too much trouble."

family, why say such

on Aunt

of the hospital room, Aunt Laura called out

struggle and hesitation on Aunt Laura's face. Curious, I approached her again and asked softly,

on the blanket. Tears flowed silently again. After what seemed like an eternity, she spoke once more, as if making an incredibly difficult decision. “I..... I have

asked,

got off the bed and asked me to help lift the mattress.

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opened the bag and took out a silver pendant in the shape of a rabbit. Though the red string around it had turned a bit pale, the silver pendant itself was clearly priceless-a piece of

Laura helped me put it around my neck

valuable, I

"This belongs to you."

with determination, her eyes full of words unsaid. Finally, she simply said," Trust me on this,

"Is this... something my

would have been difficult for them to

"Yes..."

and tucking the pendant inside my clothing, she avoided my gaze. "Just

"Consider it so?"

Aunt Laura seemed unwilling to say

the hospital with a heart full of questions, toccasionally touched the

it belonged to me. Later, it dawned on me that the zodiac symbol on the pendant matched mine-a rabbit. But as far as I could remember, I

same time, Ryan

matters on my

heard there was trouble

"Yeah."

the traffic light, I pressed the brake slowly.

he would agree. We had argued fiercely just yesterday, and the internet was

I didn't know who else to turn

a pen scratching on paper audible. His voice